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  • From: "Christian M. M. Brady" <cbrady AT tulane.edu>
  • To: B-Hebrew <b-hebrew AT franklin.metalab.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: Of Fathers and Sons
  • Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2002 09:12:52 -0500


On 6/6/02 9:24 AM, "Frank J. Schmuck" <fschmuck AT charter.net> wrote:

> In America we approach the day when fatherhood is celebrated. This has
> me reflecting upon the relationships between fathers and sons found in
> the text. With the notable exception of David and Solomon there seems
> to be a pattern where the father is faithful but the son(s) fall short
> when trying to follow behind the father.
>
> I am at a loss to identify additional good models other than the one
> mentioned above, am I missing some?
>
> I was wondering if the subject has been well researched and if there is
> consensus for the pattern.
>
Well, although they are far from perfect (but neither was their father) I
would say that Isaac and Jacob are decent sons. Jacob tricks his dad, but he
goes on to be a "better" person.

--
Cb
cbrady @ tulane.edu





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